Ticket Act: US lawmakers look to combat deceptive prices and fake tickets

James Tutten

May 18, 2024 at 10:30 AM·1 min read

There is a bipartisan push in Congress to protect people from purchasing fake tickets.

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The “Ticket Act” would ban the sale of tickets that a seller doesn’t actually own, which is sometimes referred to as “speculative ticketing.”

The Ticket Act would also require the total price of an event ticket to be displayed upfront.

Read: Live Nation offers $25 concert tickets for select shows; See the list of performers

Republicans and Democrats support the Ticket Act in both chambers.

The bill is now set to be discussed by a Senate committee in July.

Read: Fans head to Europe to see Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour since tickets are cheaper

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